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Types of Financial Aid

There are a number of federal financial aid options available to you. Learn about them in the overview below and contact us for detailed information about eligibility and applying. We can help you choose the right financial aid options and guide you through the process.


For undergraduate students (associate and bachelor's degree programs): Federal Direct Subsidized Loans Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant State grants Scholarships for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Federal Work-Study (for students enrolled in campus-based programs) Private education loans For teacher credential and translation and interpretation students: Federal Direct Subsidized Loans Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans Federal Pell Grant Federal Work-Study (campus-based programs) Private education loans For graduate students (master's degree programs): Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans Federal Work-Study (campus-based programs) Private education loans Find out how to apply for financial aid. Learn more about benefits for U.S. military and veterans. Our financial aid staff can also help you find and apply for scholarships offered by other organizations. Right to Information You have the right to a full explanation of NHU financial aid programs, policies, and procedures. Complete information is contained in the: Financial Aid Terms and Conditions manual Student Handbook and Academic Catalog Other regulations are available in the Office of Financial Aid on campus. NHU expects its financial aid staff to always maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct in all aspects of carrying out their responsibilities. Read our Code of Conduct for Financial Aid Professionals. If you have questions or issues that NHU cannot resolve, you can contact the U.S. Department of Education's ombudsman at 1-877-557-2575. An ombudsman will informally review your problem and suggest solutions from a neutral and independent point of view.